My father would have been 98 this year. He was born in 1920, and passed away in 1997. I can’t believe he’s been gone over 20 years of my life.
We didn’t have iPhones back then, but we did have the old-school answering machine.
And one of his last messages to me was. “Keep going, sunshine.”
It’s my birthday this week, and although, I can’t call my dad or mom and share my latest victory or have them talk to my kids, I feel them with me, deep in my heart.
I heard my father’s voice (as I often do), as I wrote this for you, the warrior. (while also doing the ugly cry)
You are among the bravest people I know, and on this birthday week, I wanted to give you a gift…
A gentle, loving, and hopefully powerful reminder to keep going.
Just as my dad told me, over 20 years ago.
Here are 18 reasons why you, my friend, are a warrior. Download this as my gift to you here. (more…)
Here is a simple message that I hope will profoundly change your day, your week + maybe even your year.
Instead of judging + criticizing yourself when you’re feeling bad, (or distracting yourself from feeling anything) what if instead, you declared…..
No matter how I am feeling today, I am choosing to love whatever arises.
This way, any emotions you might have previously labeled as negative, you might now be able to see as just another opportunity for you to acknowledge, expand and love yourself even more.
How do you do that?
It could be as simple as reminding yourself this: (more…)
I’m keeping it short + sweet today, as I’m about to head to San Jose for my first ever Tony Robbins Live Event! Woohoo!
Yep, I’m gonna be walking on coals, dancing in the aisles, and gathering more inspiration + insights to share with you all!
It’s something I’ve wanted to do for years, but never made the time.
I booked the tickets months ago (yep, to leave smack in the middle of pilot season), and even invited my best gal pal to join me.
Not only did I end up booking a great top-of-show-recurring-guest-star gig…but I was able to shoot 2 episodes in the last 2 weeks and just found out that I have this coming week OFF!
I spoke up and gave the production office my out of town dates, but also told them I was willing to move things around a bit, if need be.
(Secretly, I was hoping I didn’t have to cancel on Tony Robbins.)
I kept holding the vision of my friend and I in San Jose, while also feeling immense gratitude for this wonderful job.
And, well, it all worked out.
So, what’s on your joy + fun list these days?
Is there something you are putting off because you don’t want to miss out on an acting opportunity?
Did you watch the Oscars last night? No matter how it left you feeling, I’m hoping today’s post will uplift you.
Last night, my husband + I were invited to a black tie Oscar viewing party at The Hollywood Museum + I had the dream of wearing a gown from an amazing designer who creates handmade works of art.
And this morning, I’m back on the set, shooting another episode of a wonderful TV show I worked on last week + am feeling so grateful to do what I love, while also inspiring other actors along the way.
I want you to know that just 4 weeks ago, after having some great auditions and not really booking anything, I was feeling pretty down about how 2018 was going.
I wanted to feel better, but there were days, where I just couldn’t get out of my own funk + lift myself up. Can you relate?
Well, it got me thinking….
It seems we search for ways to feel good, and often run in fear of feeling anything less than what we deem as “positive emotions.”
But what if feeling all emotions were positive? What if every emotion you feel throughout your day was here to awaken you? And what if you could start loving it all?
We often spend our time judging, criticizing + labeling ourselves + our emotions + then adding to the story of what it all means. What if, throughout your day, whatever thought or emotion was getting your attention, you could simply(more…)
When there are slow patches in your career, do you go down the dark rabbit hole of worry + self-doubt?
Do you start obsessing about how you did on your last audition or wondering if you’ll ever get another one?
I know. I’ve been there.
But, when you shift your focus from what is not working to what’s going right in your life, things will begin to shift in your favor.
This year started off kinda quiet for me (well, except all of my free trainings for actors!), and it would have been easy for me to start ranting + raving….
“What are my reps doing?” “Where are my auditions?” “What am I missing out on?”
But asking myself those questions only produces answers (and feelings) rooted in lack and fear.
So instead, I focused all of my energy on helping other actors (like you) succeed, while getting into a mental head-space of radical appreciation for what was working in my life.
Why would this matter?
Within the next week, I ended up getting 3 amazing auditions, including a request to read for a different role on a project I had already been in for late last year.
(Something I didn’t even know would come back around, and could have easily spent a lot of wasted time examining what I might have not done “right” at that initial audition.)
And then, a wonderful booking came in (which I can’t give details about yet) and an invitation to attend a red carpet Oscar party.
And all from shifting my focus + how it made me feel when nothing was going on. That’s it.
Sounds simple, right? It Is, but many actors choose to take the struggling route of complaining + blaming + then berating themselves. Then they spend their days busying themselves with “doing more” from this space of lack.
What they don’t realize, is that it’s hamster wheel that just produces more of the same.
So, what if, no matter how things look right now, you told yourself this:
Instead of spending anytime criticizing or berating myself today,
I marvel at all I’ve done + who I’ve become along the way.
Thirteen years ago, I was on the edge of a devastating breakup and day’s like Valentine’s Day would spark a sadness within me that would turn the rest of February into my least favorite month.
Especially since I had a timeline of how my life was going to go + clearly I was “off schedule,” since I was going to be married with kids by age 33.
When we feel lost in the woods and we can’t seem to find our way, it’s easy to think thinks will never change.
Time definitely gives you perspective, and as I look back now, this is what I wish I knew….
Love wherever you are in your journey and know that it is all leading you to the light.
Because ultimately, life had even better plans for me.
And interestingly enough, it was after spending a year where I focused on giving myself everything I thought I needed a relationship to give to me, that an old friend (who I did a film with 10 years prior) came along and changed my life. (more…)
I want to express a heartfelt THANK YOU for coming along with me in January as I shared my free videos, my free online masterclass, and all the news about my Success Breakthrough Workshop.
Whether you were moved by what I shared in the free trainings or decided to dive deeper with me in the course, I am grateful for you.
I am back to my ONE Morning Mindset email per week + today, I want to share a simple message that when you stop + take it in, will profoundly shift how you feel.
As actors + creative people, I know this to be true for many of us….
It’s so easy to look ahead + wish we were further along.
It’s so easy to let that job that you didn’t book, even though you rocked the audition, get you down.
It’s so easy to scroll through Instagram + see everyone’s best version of their life + feel like you’re missing out on something.
It’s so easy to let negative thoughts run your day + effect how you treat others.
It’s so easy to find fault within ourselves + those we love the most.
But today, I want you to pause. Today, I want you to take a moment and do this….. Yes, I want you to express radical appreciation for all you have done + who you have become.
Because when you look back and marvel at yourself + your life, moving forward becomes easier.
Because when you see each rejection as just part of the path to something even better, not getting the job becomes no big deal.
Because when you get excited for another’s success, you are that much closer to aligning with your own.
Because when you choose a more positive thought, you light up in a different way.
Because when you look for things to appreciate in yourself + others, more things like it reveal themselves.
So, pause. Breathe. Put the phone down. And give thanks for your journey so far. No really. Do it right now.
“Today, I express radical appreciation for all I have done + who I have become.”
You have no idea how close you are to so many wonderful experiences.
Radical appreciation will not only speed up the process, but it will also make getting to where you want to go way more fun.
Here’s to a week of expressing radical appreciation.
Leave a comment below + let me know what you’re appreciating in your life today!
I am appreciating you!
Love + Gratitude,
– Wendy
P.S. Want to take the guesswork out of meditation + visualization?
I know you have big dreams and a big heart, otherwise you would not have found your way to me. I also know that sometimes big dreams can feel intimidating or even scary.
But I don’t want you to allow fear to stop you this year.
So in today’s video (watch it below), I share with you “How to get from where you are right now to where you want to be….fast.”
I got a little choked up making this video for you today. But, this year I’m focusing on taking bold actions (even when they scare me) and allowing my vulnerability to be a strength, not a weakness. 😉
And speaking of fear, here’s something you should know….
If I let fear stop me, I definitely wouldn’t have… (more…)
I’m excited to reveal “How To Radically Transform Your Acting Career.”
But first 3 quick announcements, as the past 3 weeks have been mind-blowing to watch so many actors jump start their breakthrough year + shed all kinds of limitations inside my “Virtual Party” of free online trainings. Amazing!
2) And another big thank you to everyone who came to my Free Webinar + enjoyed learning the 5 steps to radically transform your acting career + your personal happiness. You can access the REPLAY here.
I’m going to keep it simple today, as I’ve spent the last 3 weeks watching brave + committed actors dive inward + take an honest look at what’s been stopping them from creating more success + happiness in their acting careers + their personal lives.
Here’s what I know to be true: To radically transform your career, you must first radically transform your inner game.
Yes, it all begins, by looking within.
Why? Well, real transformation can’t happen without conscious awareness…
Yes. When I acknowledge + accept, I can transform.
For most actors, it’s way easier to spend the day/month/year blaming their agents, weight, looks, age, lack of connections or number of auditions for their lack of results,
But what hundreds of actors uncovered in my Free Video Series, was that the actual act of blaming was the thing that was not only keeping them in victim mode, but was also the very thing that was keeping them stuck.
Once you realize that the #1 factor that determines your success, (more…)
I'VE TURNED A SLOW STREAK INTO A BOOKING STREAK AND I FEEL REALLY EMPOWERED.
"Wendy is so generous with her knowledge and understanding of the deeper, inside work that goes into living a healthy, happy, well balanced actor life. Her daily inspirations mean so much to me...and I'm grateful for the custom guided meditation she wrote for me. I've turned a slow streak into a booking streak & I feel really empowered."
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I BOOKED TWO ACTING GIGS IN THE SAME WEEK BECAUSE I HAD HER CD ON REPEAT!
"I listen to Wendy's guided meditations pretty much every chance I get. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have her amazing voice in my ear keeping me empowered, inspired + in the right mental space to persevere day in and day out. I booked two acting gigs in the same week because I had Wendy's Creating Powerful Auditions album on repeat. Thank you WENDY for your positivity + light!"
I BOOKED THE JOB! LISTENING TO CREATING POWERFUL AUDITIONS MADE A DIFFERENCE!
"Been listening to your "Creating Powerful Auditions" mp3 daily since purchasing about a week ago. Listened to it on the way to an audition...took a few moments before leaving my car to do the visualizations. I walked into the audition room feeling totally empowered, feeling light. I booked the job. I feel your album made a difference. Thank you, Wendy."
SINCE LISTENING TO YOUR GUIDED MEDITATIONS, I BOOKED 2 FEATURE FILMS
"I bought Creating Powerful Auditions and I listen to it every morning. "Empowering Myself" is my absolute favorite meditation, sometimes I put it on repeat until I fully and truly feel every declaration. Since I've been listening to your guided meditations I booked my first feature film + also recently booked the lead role in my first horror film. Thank you for coming into my life!”
YOUR CREATION IS...VERY POWERFUL, IT CALMED ME, PREPARED ME & FOCUSED ME + I BOOKED JOBS.
"Since I began using your guided meditations I have now, in only a few months, booked up an entire year of work. Your creation is truly a blessing + very powerful. Before every audition I have done recently I have listened to at least 3 of your tracks and it has calmed me, prepared me and focused me."
YOUR AFFIRMATIONS ALLOWED ME TO STEP OUT OF THE FEAR AND BE PRESENT IN THE ROOM.
"I just returned from an audition after listening to your guided meditations. Your affirmations allowed me to step out of the fear and be present in the room. As I waited for my audition I envisioned the session being successful and feeling empowered afterward. And it was and I did."
